Self-Adhesive Cleaning Applicator with Internal Staggered Dosing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing applicators for self-adhesive cleaning products are complex, require two-handed operation, and have exposed mechanisms that can be accidentally activated, leading to inconsistent dosing and potential product leakage.
Innovation Solution
A device with an internal staggering mechanism, comprising a doser and applicator with internal projections for guided dosing, a plunger for controlled expulsion, and a protective cap for safety, allowing single-handed operation and precise fractioned dosing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If an exposed staggering mechanism is used for dosing, then the device can dispense product, but the mechanism can be accidentally activated and dosing becomes inconsistent
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing the staggering mechanism inside the applicator body rather than exposing it externally. The dosing element is nested within the protective housing, accessible only through a controlled interface, preventing accidental activation while maintaining dosing functionality. This internal configuration ensures that only intentional user actions can trigger product dispensing.
2Quantity of substance
If a complex dosing mechanism is used, then fractioned dosing can be achieved, but the device structure becomes complex and requires two-handed operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the dosing mechanism into distinct functional elements: a dosing element with defined chambers for fractioned dosing, a plunger for actuation, and a staggering mechanism for controlled dispensing. Each segment performs a specific function, allowing complex dosing capabilities to be achieved through simple, modular components that can be operated with one hand.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts the complex dosing mechanism from traditional external configurations and integrates it into the internal structure of the applicator. The dosing chambers, plunger, and staggering elements are all contained within the applicator body, removing the need for external complex mechanisms and enabling single-handed operation while maintaining fractioned dosing capability.
3Ease of operation
If the applicator is designed for single-handed operation, then ease of use improves, but control over the dosing mechanism becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the dosing control functions into a single integrated plunger mechanism that performs multiple actions: advancing the staggering element, controlling product flow, and actuating the dosing chambers. This unified mechanism can be operated with one hand while maintaining precise control over the dosing process, as all critical functions are combined in one actuation point.
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AI summary
The present invention abstract relates to the development of a device for applying self-adhesive cleaning products, said device comprising a doser (1), an applicator (2), an internal plunger (23) and a protective cap (20), such that the device allows the application of fractioned amounts of the product stored in the doser on a specific surface, wherein the staggered dosing system is disposed in the first section (1) of the proposed device, provided with a set of positions disposed as steps, being disposed so as to form a channel (4), wherein each of the steps corresponds to a dose to be dispensed, being provided with guide members (3) disposed in the second section (2) cooperating with the steps of the channel (4), said guide members (3) being responsible for dosing the product disposed within the internal perimeter (15), wherein this product is dispensed by the dispensing tip (16).